Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Common Name: Whooping Crane

Scientific Name: grus americanaLocation: Migrate back and forth from central Wisconsin to the Gulf Coast of Florida, passing through IndianaDiet: Crabs, clams, frogs and aquatic plantsStatus: State endangeredFun Fact: Whooping cranes have been bred in captivity since 2001. Until 2008, the captive birds were taught to follow a migration route from Wisconsin to Florida using an ultralight aircraft.